Re: Fuel flow management

[Tom Mueller]

'Being a new member/owner, I want to be sure I'm understanding this.
On the F24 series;

On the before start checks put the fuel valve open to the fullest
tank, with opposite valve off. Leave it in this configuration
through taxi, run-up, whatever, and throughout the takeoff an intial
climb. I read in the archives it's probably not a good idea to be
switching tanks just before takeoff. Right?

Also to maintain a reasonable balance in flight switch tanks by
opening the closed tank, then closing off the tank you have been
running from (In that order.)

PLUS, if a tank is ever run completely dry, that dry tank must first
be shut off, then open the opposite tank that has fuel. (In that
order) à la "Dan Casali" archive.Do I have this tap dance correct?

Tom
Hanford, Ca.'

[danMichael]

'Tom:

> Being a new member/owner, I want to be sure I'm understanding this.
> On the F24 series;
>
> On the before start checks put the fuel valve open to the fullest
> tank, with opposite valve off. Leave it in this configuration
> through taxi, run-up, whatever, and throughout the takeoff an intial
> climb. I read in the archives it's probably not a good idea to be
> switching tanks just before takeoff. Right?
>
> Also to maintain a reasonable balance in flight switch tanks by
> opening the closed tank, then closing off the tank you have been
> running from (In that order.)
>
> PLUS, if a tank is ever run completely dry, that dry tank must first
> be shut off, then open the opposite tank that has fuel. (In that
> order) à la "Dan Casali" archive.Do I have this tap dance correct?

Yes.

> I read in the archives it's probably not a good idea to be
> switching tanks just before takeoff. Right?

I dont think this is special to the 24. After testing operation and
setting fuel selector(s) prior to start, I never touch it (or turn off
an auxiliary fuel pump required for takeoff) until reaching a safe
altitude in any airplane Ive flown.

Happy Flying!

:Dan Michael
:NC81323'

[rangerrobertmn]

'Hello Tom Mueller,

Everything that you said, is correct. I would add one other VERY
IMPORTANT 'rule': If you ever 'run a tank completely dry' remember
that there you now have AIR in that line. When you re-fill that
tank, you should open that tank (and close the other) and drain some
fuel out of the gascolator. That slug of air will 'really get your
attention' if you try to fly that way.
I often drain one tank dry while flying, and always (except once)
remember to drain that air out of there.

Bob Waldron
1939 Fairchild 24 K (briefly down for Top Overhaul)
Stillwater, MN

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Mueller"
wrote:

>
> Being a new member/owner, I want to be sure I'm understanding this.
> On the F24 series;
>
> On the before start checks put the fuel valve open to the fullest
> tank, with opposite valve off. Leave it in this configuration
> through taxi, run-up, whatever, and throughout the takeoff an

intial

> climb. I read in the archives it's probably not a good idea to be
> switching tanks just before takeoff. Right?
>
> Also to maintain a reasonable balance in flight switch tanks by
> opening the closed tank, then closing off the tank you have been
> running from (In that order.)
>
> PLUS, if a tank is ever run completely dry, that dry tank must

first

> be shut off, then open the opposite tank that has fuel. (In that
> order) à la "Dan Casali" archive.Do I have this tap dance correct?
>
> Tom
> Hanford, Ca.

'

[Jamie S. Treat]

'Tom,

You have it nailed.

I run one hour per tank, then 1/2 hour on each, then land in the next 1/2
hour. Leaves plenty of reserves. Plus I get to visit people, and let them
see a Fairchild 24.



Jamie

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Mueller"
To:
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 8:59 AM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Fuel flow management




Being a new member/owner, I want to be sure I'm understanding this.
On the F24 series;

On the before start checks put the fuel valve open to the fullest
tank, with opposite valve off. Leave it in this configuration
through taxi, run-up, whatever, and throughout the takeoff an intial
climb. I read in the archives it's probably not a good idea to be
switching tanks just before takeoff. Right?

Also to maintain a reasonable balance in flight switch tanks by
opening the closed tank, then closing off the tank you have been
running from (In that order.)

PLUS, if a tank is ever run completely dry, that dry tank must first
be shut off, then open the opposite tank that has fuel. (In that
order) à la "Dan Casali" archive.Do I have this tap dance correct?

Tom
Hanford, Ca.







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